Research Methodology in Geography

Paper Code: 
DGEO 601A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course attempts to introduce the students to the basic knowledge related to geographical field research design. The course examines the questions related to data collection, methods and its analysis.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • Research:  Concept and Types.
  • Research Methodology: Definition and concept.
  • Significance of research in Geography.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Nature of Geographic Research:

  • Fundamental Research and Applied Research
  • Methods and Sources of Geographic Information.
  • Major steps in Geographic Research
  • Hypotheses: Introduction, Formulation and Testing

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Sampling:

  • Definition
  • Types
  • Methods

Experimental Method: Concept Importance of Geography Laboratory

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Data Collection and Analysis:

Methods of Data collection:

  • Observation
  •  Questionnaire
  • Schedule
  • Case Study 
  • Interview

Techniques of Data Analysis:

  •  Introduction
  •  Quantitative vs. Qualitative Methodologies
  •  Role of Statistics in Geographical Research

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Introduction to the Computer Software and Tabulation of Data:

  •  Role of SPSS.
  •  Role of GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Guidelines for Project Report Writing
  • An In-campus Case Study as a Class Activity.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Agarwal, Chetan : Research Methodology in Geography ( Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 2012)     
  • Sharma, Vijay: Research Methodology in Geography (Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 2014)
  •  Murthy, K.L.Narasimha :Research Methodology in Geography (Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2014)                                   
  • Azad, Ismael: Research Methodology in Geography(Om sons Publications, New Delhi 2015)                               
  •  Misra, Singh: Research Methodology in Geography :Social, Spatial and Policy Dimensions ( Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2002)             
  • Garg, Sunil Quantitative Techniques and Research Methods in Geography (Random Publications, New Delhi, 2017)
  • Mahmood, Aslam: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies (Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 1998) 
  • Sarkar, Ashis,: Quantitative Geography-Techniques and Presentations, Orient Black Swan.
  • Kothari, C.R. and Garg. Gaurav,: Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Age International Publishers.

 

References: 
  • Mishra, R.P,: Research Methodology- A handbook, Concept Publishing Company(P) Ltd.
  • Hussain, Majid.: Methodology of  Geography, Anmol Publications (P) Ltd.,2007.
  • Harvey,David,: Explanation in Geography, Oxford University Press.
  • Harvey, Milton.E. and Holly.Brian.P: Themes in Geographic Thought, Routledge Revivals.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024